Drivers Mate
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit a Drivers Mate for multi-drop deliveries, for a food distribution company based in Bury St Edmunds. You will assist with loading vehicles from 6:30am to 8:00am, before heading out on the road from 8:00am onwards. This role involves some heavy lifting.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 6:30am start until finish (mid-afternoon)
Salary Range: £18,000 to £21,000 dependant on experience
Main duties will include:
- Loading orders onto vehicle
- Assisting the driver with deliveries
- Helping with the paperwork
- Adhering to health and safety regulations
Job Requirements:
- Experience in a similar role
- Good communication skills
Benefits to the role:
- Permanent contract
- Staff uniform
- 28 days paid holiday
- Pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
The safety of our staff and customers is our priority. We have implemented stringent safety measures. These include contactless deliveries to allow for social distancing, more frequent facility deep cleaning and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the job and in your vehicle.
If you are interested in this post, please send your C.V.
References must be available on request.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We have implemented COVID protection measures, with the provision of PPE (face masks, gloves, hand sanitisers) and where possible contactless deliveries.
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drivers Mate roles across HR Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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